Any valid notification on import of crossbow.

[james]

I am going to Hong Kong next month , really wanted to buy/import high velocity Crossbow .
I was browsing all the related topics but couldnot find the absolute solution or notification to support it .
Feedback related to any notification or supporting document would be appericiated. Cheers James.....

[cherian.k.k]

Crossbow is available with G.smith pune
Cherian.k.k

[mundaire]

To the best of my knowledge there is no separate notification, but you can go through the EXIM policy and look for the relevant entry there. AFAIK there is no restriction on imports of archery equipment, these should be typically classified under sporting equipment. BTW I'd suggest going in for a proper compound rifle crossbow and not one of those underpowered pistol crossbows that usually pop up in the Indian market....

Cheers!
Abhijeet

[james]

Thanks for the feedback ,cherian.k.k ,I am really not impressed with Gsmith stuff not that they are bad but better is avaliable
Abhijeet , I am interested in buying this http://www.barnettcrossbows.com/compoun ... r_avi.html
Desparetly searching some legal notification to support this if i get stuck-up in Delhi International airport , i am not a member of Archery club ,just buying for fun.
James...

[penpusher]

James,

Seek a clarification from the customs dept or file an application under RTI.An application under RTI would not cost much ( Rs.10+30-40(from a Public Sector Bank) for the draft+30-40 for the speed post).

[sniper 89]

Thanks for the feedback ,cherian.k.k ,I am really not impressed with Gsmith stuff not that they are bad but better is avaliable
Abhijeet , I am interested in buying this http://www.barnettcrossbows.com/compoun ... r_avi.html
Desparetly searching some legal notification to support this if i get stuck-up in Delhi International airport , i am not a member of Archery club ,just buying for fun.
James...

hi, even I have the same question about crossbow import . And could you tell me the ,how much will the crossbow you are importing cost you to India .(including shipping)

[jayanta mukherjee]

Importing cross bows are banned in India. Only traditional Archery equipments are allowed to be imported like Recurves. will try to get hold of the material which I am basing my opinion.

[nagarifle]

Importing cross bows are banned in India. Only traditional Archery equipments are allowed to be imported like Recurves. will try to get hold of the material which I am basing my opinion.

prove it

-- Mon Oct 19, 2009 15:28 --

what law, notification ?

[Amarbir[Lynx-India]]

Thanks for the feedback ,cherian.k.k ,I am really not impressed with Gsmith stuff not that they are bad but better is avaliable
Abhijeet , I am interested in buying this http://www.barnettcrossbows.com/compoun ... r_avi.html
Desparetly searching some legal notification to support this if i get stuck-up in Delhi International airport , i am not a member of Archery club ,just buying for fun.
James...

Hello James ,
Whats Makes you think That The Crossbows From G Smith Are Not Good ,Have You Seen The Specs Of The Top Model Its a 331 FPS Model Man .This Is a Class Crossbow .Or Might Be Someone Enlightens Me Here Lol .

[dhruv67]

Hey people,

Does any one have feeback on the crossbows from Gsmith (une). I am thinking of picking one up. Please do let me know at the earliest

Dhruv

[goodboy_mentor]

Import of crossbows is legal in India. Refer: http://www.indiansforguns.com/viewtopic ... 596#p98873
No idea about quality of Gsmith crossbows. After comparing information as provided on websites, GSmith(Pune) crossbows appear very much under powered when compared with those available abroad.